Tempranillo
This important red wine variety
is native to Spain. It is primarily cultivated in Rioja, Ribera del
Duero and parts of Penendes. Tempranillo is often described as Spain's
answer to Cabernet Sauvignon. This variety is capable of producing deeply
colored, richly flavored and ageworthy wines with flavors of dark cherry,
spice, tobacco, and strawberry. Fairly low in acid and alcohal levels,
Tempranillo is often blended with other grape varieties such as Garnacha
(Grenache) Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot.
